Yearly Archives: 2019
The Archdiocese of Chicago to Observe National Migration Week
In observance of National Migration Week, the Archdiocese of Chicago will host an opening Mass on January 6, 2019 at 5:15 p.m., at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State Street,… Read more
Is Screen Time Altering the Brains of Children?
An entire generation of kids is growing up with smartphones, tablets, and other internet-enabled electronic devices. This has many parents worried. But it’s also giving scientists a chance to answer… Read more
Mortality Rates Rising for Gens X and Y, too
Declining life expectancies in the U.S. include Gen X and Y Americans, in addition to the older Baby Boomers. But the causes of premature mortality vary by race, gender and… Read more
Fitness Trends for 2019
By: Ashmar Mandou From “cold yoga” to Zumba classes, fitness trends often come and go, but finding new ways to stay active can mean starting off the new year with… Read more
Hold the Fries! How calorie Content Makes You Rethink Food Choices
Seeing pictures of food with calorie information not only makes food less appetizing but it also appears to change the way your brain responds to the food, according to a… Read more
State Board of Education, Community College Board Seek Input to Strengthen Career-Connected Learning for all Students
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) will host a series of regional meetings to present information and gather input on how to strengthen career-connected learning for all students… Read more
Cub Charities Awards 2018 Diamond Project Grant to Noble Network of Charter Schools
The Noble Network of Charter Schools announced that it has been awarded a 2018 Diamond Project grant, which is designed to help improve youth baseball and softball fields and facilities… Read more
MSI, Chance the Rapper Hosts ‘A Night at the Museum’
Chance the Rapper’s SocialWorks charity hosted its annual “A Night at The Museum” event at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI) Thursday, December 20th. The event benefits SocialWorks’… Read more
Funding to Support Ongoing Modernization of Career and Tech Education
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Juan Salgado at Wright College announced that funding from the passage of Rep. Krishnamoorthi’s legislation, The Strengthening Career… Read more
City of Chicago Welcomes the New Year
The success of the 2018 Chicago Riverwalk season culminated in a public celebration with a fireworks display along the Chicago River on New Year’s Eve. “The Riverwalk has changed the… Read more
